Circular No. 2012/100
AmmA Digital Media Courses 2012/13
~ Post-Primary Schools ~
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Application form below for posting/faxing or visit www.ammacentre.org to apply online.
Applications should be completed and returned to the AmmA Centre as soon as possible and no later than
10 days prior to the start date of the course.
An application must be completed for each teacher who wishes to attend a course.
One application must be completed for each course.
For any enquiries please contact Roberta Morton at AmmA on [028] 3751 2920.
TITLE OF COURSE: iPads in the Classroom
iPads are proving to be an innovative learning tool in the classroom.
While the devices are easy to use with a multitude of apps available for every possible context,
integrating them purposefully as a learning tool can present challenges.
Afternoon awareness sessions regarding the set up and use of iPads as a classroom resource have
already been run in the AmmA Centre and staff are currently piloting work in primary and post
primary schools. A series of afternoon sessions and training days will introduce and further
participants’ skills in using iPads as learning tools in the classroom.
Dates:
Look out for a timetable of training events at the beginning of August 2012
You can register your interest now using the usual application process
TARGET AUDIENCE
All staff, teachers, technicians, classroom assistants.
OUTLINE OF INTENDED TRAINING
To further support the development of the mobile device (iPads), technology and share good
practice a number of half day sessions and full one and two day courses will be run in the incoming
school year. These will cover areas such as :
- basic introduction to the iPad and its tools … setting up and using classroom resources in
your classrooms;
- using interactive and creative apps such as …. iMovie, Garageband in classroom projects
and themes;
- exploring apps that allow for pupils to research and create content to share … e.g. apps will
include, Explain Everything, Keynote, iTunes U etc;
- managing the iPad resource in your school … technical advice;
- using stop motion tools to create animations;
- creating your own books using iBooks Author;
- training a Wider Literacy and Digital Story Telling though the iPad.
etc etc … all courses will include curriculum / subject exemplars at primary and post primary level.
TITLE OF COURSE: Game Maker [Introduction/Refresh]
Game Making is a relatively new area being explored within schools and is included in both the CCEA ICT
KS3 Accreditation scheme and CCEA ICT GCSE. A number of popular tools are available for free on the
internet and this course is designed to explore & investigate these tools which include: Game Maker, Game
Salad and Scratch. Each of these have all been designed to simplify the process of creating simple 2D
games which can then be shared to devices or onto the internet. This course will examine the core
concepts of game making and provide participants with an opportunity to develop, test & share their own
game.
Date:
Monday 17th September 2012 [1-day course]
TARGET AUDIENCE
ICT Teachers. ICT Technicians.
PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
Confident PC or Mac user.
COURSE LEARNING FOR PARTICIPANTS / LEARNING INTENTIONS
Through this introductory workshop, participants will:
develop an understanding of the basic principles of game making
create interactive, animated gaming components including sprites, graphics and sounds
control the gaming experience through scripts, behaviours and user interaction
Export a finished game for sharing either online or to a device
OUTLINE OF COURSE CONTENT (CONTENT SCHEDULE / WORKSHOP CONTENT ETC)
Introduction to various game making tools (focussing on Game Maker)
Game Making Concepts/Exploring Examples
Storyboarding for Game Design
Using the Game Maker interface
Creating objects, Sprites & backgrounds
Enhancing your game through feedback, scoring and levels
Bringing your game to life (Scripts and Behaviours)
Sharing projects & collaborating online
ICT Accreditation
CCEA KS3 Accreditation – Exploring Programming Levels 1 - 7
CCEA KS3 Accreditation – Game Making Levels 1 – 7
CCEA GCSE ICT Module on Gamemaking
TITLE OF COURSE: Apple Training Series: iLife ’11
This course will provide users with the full range of skills that are needed to make the most of an
Apple Mac computer. This course proved to be very popular and highly successful with all participants
gaining the accreditation on completing the programme of training.
DATES:
Introduction: Thursday 4th October 2012 (1pm – 5pm)
Twilight Sessions: Thursdays 11th, 18th & 25th October and 1st November (4.15 – 6.15 p.m.)
TARGET AUDIENCE
Any teacher / technician / users of Apple computers in schools
PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
- Basic User experience of Mac OS
- Access to an Apple Mac at school or at home
OUTLINE OF COURSE CONTENT
Sessions will cover
- iPhoto: Rediscover your photos
- iMovie: A little slice of Hollywood in your school
- Garageband: Making great sounding music
- iDVD and iWeb: Sharing and publishing with iLife
TIMING OF COURSE / LENGTH OF COURSE
- Half Day: Introductory Session
- 4 Twilights Sessions (2 hours per session)
TITLE OF COURSE: Photoshop for Warriors (Advanced)
A course designed to refresh and further advance skills in Photoshop software to a professional level.
Dates: Monday 1st & Tuesday 2nd October 2012 [2-day course]
TARGET AUDIENCE
Teachers of Key Stage 3/4/5 of particular interest to Art & Design, ICT, Moving Image Arts, Media
Studies and Technicians but open to all teachers from any subject area.
PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
Intermediate level in Photoshop
COURSE LEARNING FOR PARTICIPANTS / LEARNING INTENTIONS
Participants will:
- refresh and further advance their skills in Photoshop software to a professional level
- learn the importance of design briefs and prepare briefs suited to classroom contexts
- use and understand basic design elements and techniques
OUTLINE OF COURSE CONTENT
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Refresh and advance existing skills in Photoshop to include; layer styles, advanced image
manipulation, masking etc
Making use of a graphics tablet
Following a design brief and advance participants’ Photoshop skills and design techniques to
produce a successful design outcome.
ICT Accreditation
KS3 CCEA accreditation Working with Images – Levels 3 – 7
GCSE and A Level standard of production
TITLE OF COURSE: Photoshop for Rookies (Introductory Course)
Photoshop is an image manipulation package that is key to graphic design.
Dates: Wednesdays 3rd, 10th, 17, & 24th October 2012. Twilight sessions 4.30 – 6.30 p.m.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Suitable for KS3, KS4, KS5 teachers, technicians and support staff in :
Art & Design, Media, Moving Image Arts, ICT and interested teachers in other subject areas.
PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
No prior knowledge needed
COURSE LEARNING FOR PARTICIPANTS / LEARNING INTENTIONS
Participants will:
- learn about the basic skills in Photoshop to include, layers, colour enhancement, image
manipulation and design elements etc.
- be able to refresh any existing skills and develop competence to intermediate level
OUTLINE OF COURSE CONTENT
4 week twilight
Photoshop is an image manipulation package that is key to graphic design.
The course is an introduction to Photoshop, starting from the beginning by setting up documents
followed by an overview and use of the most relevant tools in the programme. The foundation skills of
understanding colour, layering and graphic composition will be part of the course content. Participants
will be working to a design brief incorporating image and text manipulation within their work.
ICT Accreditation
CCEA Accreditation - Working with Images – Level 3 – 5
TITLE OF COURSE: Revisiting Basic Video Editing – iMovie
Dates:
Wednesdays 14th & 21st November 2012
Twilight sessions: 4.30 – 6.30 p.m.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Suitable for KS3, 4, 5 teachers of Art & Design, Media Studies, MIA, ICT, technicians etc.
PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
A basic knowledge of using iMovie to edit video.
COURSE LEARNING FOR PARTICIPANTS / LEARNING INTENTIONS
Participants will;
- Have the opportunity to refresh their knowledge of iMovie to edit video.
- Learn some of the more advanced tools for editing within iMovie
- Have an opportunity to develop their knowledge of working with sound when editing video
footage
- Create a soundtrack to their video edit using GarageBand.
OUTLINE OF COURSE CONTENT
2 session twilight course
Week 1:
- Refresh of the basic principles of editing on iMovie.
- Introduce some of the more advanced techniques in iMovie (cut away, sound editing, applying
themes, green screening)
Week 2:
- Creating a digital music soundtrack to your video edit in GarageBand using sound loops, sound
effects and voice-over.
ICT Accreditation
CCEA accreditation:
Working with Moving Images Levels 4-7 / Working with sound Levels 4-6
Relevant to GCSE MIA, AS and A2 MIA (Moving Image Arts)
TITLE OF COURSE: Photoshop - Re-ignite Your Skills (Intermediate)
An opportunity to revisit, refresh and advance Photoshop skills
Dates:
Monday 19th November 2012 - 1 day course followed by
Wednesdays 23rd & 30th January 2013 – twilight sessions 4.30 – 6.30 p.m.
TARGET AUDIENCE
The content is relevant to Key Stages 3/4/5
Suitable for Art & Design Teachers, ICT Teachers, Moving Image Arts Teachers, Media Studies
teachers, Technicians… all interested individuals.
PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
Participants should have attended previous introductory training in Photoshop or have already
acquired a basic level of skills in Photoshop
COURSE LEARNING FOR PARTICIPANTS / LEARNING INTENTIONS
Participants will:
- refresh and further advance their skills in Photoshop as appropriate to the individuals that
attend e.g. selection tools, cloning and advance layer styles etc.
- learn about the importance of design briefs and design elements that underpin good graphic
design.
OUTLINE OF COURSE CONTENT
Participants will refresh and advance their Photoshop skills and design techniques to produce a
successful graphic design outcome.
ICT Accreditation
CCEA Accreditation - Working with Images levels 3 – 5 (6)
TITLE OF COURSE: Digital Production …. In Any Subject
Using digital images, stills and video in your subject to make short documentaries/information films on
any topic.
Dates:
Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th November 2012 [2-day course]
TARGET AUDIENCE
Post-primary teachers and technicians of any subject and any key stage.
PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
No previous experience required.
COURSE LEARNING FOR PARTICIPANTS / LEARNING INTENTIONS
Participants will:
- know how to plan a short documentary to suit learning in any subject
- know how to use image and sound to enhance learning in the classroom
- be able to source and download quality images on line
- compose and capture still and moving images on camera
- be able to use different software to combine image and sound
(iMovie/Windows Movie Maker) on PC or Mac platforms
OUTLINE OF COURSE CONTENT
Making short documentaries in your subject encourages pupils to research, collate information and
plan to present it. Documentaries can be a few images with a voice over or a full-blown video piece
with a commentary and sound track. The motivation that this type of work brings about in the
classroom ensures that learning is fun as well as effective. This course will be run over two days. The
focus is on using digital sound and images in any subject area to enhance learning
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Introduction to Film Language & the Digital Camera
Capturing and recording content - images, sound and video footage
Editing content in iMovie/Windows Movie Maker
Rendering and presenting final outcome
ICT Accreditation:
CCEA accreditation Working with Moving Images (Levels 3-5)
Also suited to: GCSE and A Level …. Application is suited at all levels.
TITLE OF COURSE: Final Cut Express Refresher Training
Dates:
Wednesdays 5th & 12th December 2012
2 twilight sessions 4.30 – 6.30 p.m.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Post-primary teachers and technicians of Moving Image Arts, Media Studies, ICT
PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
Some previous knowledge of Final Cut Express is required.
COURSE LEARNING FOR PARTICIPANTS / LEARNING INTENTIONS
Participants will be able to use Final Cut Express software:
- to edit video sequences
- for advanced video editing techniques and special effects
OUTLINE OF COURSE CONTENT
On this course participants will be able to access specific help to refresh and advance their skills in
the use of Final Cut.
Basic course tuition will revisit and advance as requested by individuals, the following:
Introduction to Final Cut interface
Importing footage and files
Basic editing in Final Cut
Using Filters
Using Keyframing
Using graphic files
Exporting final sequence
ICT Accreditation
CCEA Accreditation
AS and A2 Level MIA
Working with Moving Images (4-7)
TITLE OF COURSE: Starting Digital Video
Dates:
Wednesdays 20th, 27th February & 6th, 13th & 20th March 2013
5 twilight sessions 4.30 – 6.30 p.m.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Post-primary teachers and technicians of any subject using digital filmmaking in their classroom or in
a range of contexts. The course will also provide an essential foundation for any teacher thinking of
introducing MIA (Moving Image Arts) into the Key Stage 4 or 5. The content is suited to teachers
who address English with media education in their teaching.
PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
No prior knowledge required
COURSE LEARNING FOR PARTICIPANTS / LEARNING INTENTIONS
Participants will:
- learn about Film Language - Theory & Practice
- work through the full film production process that will include: composing and recording
sequences of shots, using software to edit a short film
- consider how the filmmaking skills relate to subject learning in any discipline
OUTLINE OF COURSE CONTENT
The course will cover:
 Introduction to film language areas: Camera, Lighting, Mise-en-Scéne, Sound and Editing
 Storyboarding and planning
 Composing, lighting and recording sequences
 Film Analysis
 Editing video and sound using iMovie and Garageband
Programme:
5 twilights
Week 1:
Film Language: Camera
Recording a sequence
Week 2:
Film Language: Mise-en-Scéne & Cinematography
Creating a moodboard/production design
Lighting a sequence of shots
Week 3:
Film Language: Editing & Sound
Editing sequence of shots
Week 4:
Film Language: Editing & Sound
Film Analysis
Editing Video & Sound
Week 5:
Film Language: Editing & Sound
Editing Video & Sound
ICT Accreditation:
CCEA accreditation Working with Moving Images (Levels 4-7)
GCSE and A Level MIA
TITLE OF COURSE: Introduction to Creating Music and Sound for Film
(Using Garageband)
Date:
Friday 23rd November 2012 [1-day course]
TARGET AUDIENCE
Music Teachers
Moving Image Arts Teachers
Technicians in these areas
PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
No previous experience required in music or sound editing.
COURSE LEARNING FOR PARTICIPANTS / LEARNING INTENTIONS
1. To create a soundtrack with percussion, melody line, bass and harmonic accompaniment.
2. To learn how to use a microphone for recording audio.
3. To practise recording and editing sound fx and voiceover.
Using film examples as a stimulus for the creation of original soundtracks using software
instruments.
The creation and recording of original sound fx, which will later be used for editing to film.
Teachers will learn how to export and exhibit their work on DVD, web and email.
ICT Accreditation
This course supports the development of work for CCEA ICT Accreditation @ KS3.
Desirable features: Music Technology / Working with Sound. (Levels 5/6/7).
It links to the Moving Image and Animation Desirable Features and promotes enhanced thinking
skills in pupils studying across the various curricular areas.
Application Form – AmmA Creative Learning Centre – SELB
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This application form should be sent to the AmmA Centre as soon as possible and no later than 10 days prior to
the start date of the course. You can also apply online at www.ammacentre.org.
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An application form must be completed for each teacher who wishes to attend a course.
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One application must be completed for each course.
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There is no substitute cover available to cover teacher release on these courses.
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AmmA Centre, Market House, Market Street, Armagh, BT61 7BU
Tel: (028) 3751 2920
Fax: (028) 3751 2927
Email: [email protected]